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  • Piece of the Fight: Working out the kinks

    The Air Force is full of jobs that require heavy lifting, standing for long periods of time, pulling and pushing. Even jobs that require Airmen to sit at a desk can be strenuous on their backs, and don't forget that outside of the workplace, every Airman is required to maintain a standard of

  • Kids get an education on safety at Passport to Safety Day

    Parents and children in kindergarten through 8th grade had an opportunity to learn the importance of safety Aug. 26, 2014, at Nathan F. Twining Elementary and Middle School here.Topics ranged from safety at home to safety at school, and everything in between."Our goal with this event today was to

  • School begins September 2

    School begins at Twining Elementary and Middle School September 2.The School Liaison Office urges all parents and base residents to keep the following information in mind:- Drive with care and follow posted speed limits- Work with your students on the proposed walking and biking routes- Check with

  • GFAFB AMC Icon yields three-time winner

    Fifteen contestants showed off their vocal talents Aug. 22 at the annual AMC Icon competition here.Approximately 200 military community members turned out to cheer for the winner, who will represent the base at the main AMC Icon competition at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., for a chance to join the Air

  • Safety Office Urges Airmen to Make Good Choices over Holiday Weekend

    As summer comes to an end, the commitment to the Air Force Core Values of Integrity, Service and Excellence enables our Airmen to accomplish great things daily. We must also commit to safety in the same manner to prevent mishaps and ensure we can continue the mission.Many people view the Labor Day

  • UAS Airspace Integration Test concludes at Grand Forks AFB

    Multiple federal agencies concluded the first ever Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airspace Integration Test in the country today here.The test was designed to successfully integrate unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System. It was a goal that was brought into greater focus within the American

  • Grand Forks Global Hawk loaned to Global Vigilance Combined Test Force

    The 412th Test Wing's Global Vigilance Combined Test Force received a Global Hawk Block 40 Aug. 6, on loan from Air Combat Command.The aircraft, from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, is joining the Block 20 and 40 aircraft at Edwards AFB to offer an additional platform for

  • 2014-2015 Back to School Highlights

    Families are busy purchasing backpacks, school supplies, and new clothes as part of the back to school routine. The 2014-2015 school year is in full swing for some school districts in our area, where others are set to begin in the next couple of weeks. The following are tips for starting out the

  • FAA UAS Integration Office manager visits Grand Forks AFB

    One of the U.S. federal government's top officials for the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems recently visited with Warriors of the North.Jim Williams, Manager of the Federal Aviation Administration's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office made an official visit to Grand Forks Air Force